ActiveEdge Solutions

Rigibore's ActiveEdge tooling is available in three separate designs to meet the needs of your application.

For maximum benefit and return on investment, ActiveEdge tooling can be integrated with in-process measurement to adjust automatically, as part of a closed-loop boring operation. Learn more about Rigibore’s Zenith Solution.

ActiveEdge Cartridges

∅ 25mm — 275mm

Up to seven ActiveEdge precision (UFP) cartridges can be independently adjusted

Benefits of ActiveEdge Technology & Wireless Adjustment

Micron accurate adjustments can be made without having to stop the manufacturing process.

Health and Safety Benefits

Tool adjustments are made without the operator entering the machine.

Simplicity In Adjustment

Precise tolerances can be achieved by operators of all skill and experience levels.

ActiveEdge Cartridges

The ActiveEdge Remote Control transmits a compensation request via wireless signal to the ActiveEdge cartridge. This precision cartridge is able to adjust accurate to 1 micron down to 0.6mm on diameter.

The adjustment mechanism is built into each cartridge, this means Rigibore can design and manufacture up to seven cartridges on a single ActiveEdge tool, each of these can be independently adjusted using the Remote Control.

FAQ

0.3 mm on radius. ActiveEdge tool pocket heights are set so that cartridge adjustment is between 33% and 50% at nominal. This ensures that sufficient range is available to compensate for physical and environmental factors.

An ActiveEdge tool can be switched off completely when not in constant use. A shutdown command can be sent using a Remote Control, ActiveNet or from the machine control by running a Rigibore macro. It can be switched on again by pressing the silver pressure switch on the tool yoke.

Each ActiveEdge cartridge is calibrated using equipment with a resolution of one tenth of a micron, in a known state of calibration. The cartridge is supplied with unique calibration data that ensures precise adjustments down to one micron on diameter.

ActiveEdge Tool Features

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The tool can be made with any taper, spindle connection or adapter to suit the customer's machine requirements.

The tool is a custom-built special, designed using Rigibore's RADS software, and can be supplied in 3-4 weeks.
Tools are engineered for the specific application, and typically balanced to G2.5 to ensure accuracy and rigidity in
cut. Chamfer tools, semi-finishing cartridges and up to 4 finish bores can be completed with one tool.

The Yoke contains the batteries and radio hardware that allow the tool to be adjusted remotely. With ActiveEdge
there is no required modification to the spindle or machine, this means that the tool can be adjusted in
the carousel, at the presetter or if required, in the spindle.

Sealed with an 'O' ring the tool yoke is protected against coolant ingress.

The two 6v batteries power the radio communication and actuation of the mechanism in the cartridge.

Batteries last around 2-3 months of standard use in a production environment. System warnings are given when they need changing.

This user replaceable cartridge contains the drive mechanism, calibrated measurement device and adjusting slide, with the capability to move the cutting edge 1 micron on diameter.

The cartridge is capable of supporting through coolant up to 80 bar. Coolant is supplied through the cartridge directly to the cutting edge of the insert.

The pretensioned slide mechanism has no measurable backlash. This is the only radial moving part of the assembly so adjustment has no negative impact on the tools balance.

The maintenance of the cartridge is limited to regularly flushing the mechanism with grease through a supplied grease gun. This prevents contamination and ensures perfect results from the accurate internal mechanism.